ASIA
Level 4 — Do Not Travel
Lebanon
Level 4 — Do Not Travel
Population
5.5 million
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 89,500.00 LBP
Advisory
Level 4
Health Alerts
0
Last Updated
Apr 22, 2026
About LebanonOverview, geography, and key facts
Lebanon, officially the Lebanese Republic, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. Situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian Peninsula, it is bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west; Cyprus lies a short distance from the coastline. Lebanon has a population of more than five million and an area of 10,452 square kilometres (4,036 sq mi). Beirut is the country's capital and largest city.
Capital
Beirut
Population
5.5 million
Area
10,452 km²
Languages
Arabic, French
Currency
Lebanese pound (LBP)
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Do not travel due to life-threatening risks. U.S. citizens should depart immediately if safe to do so.
Currency & Economy
- Currency
- Lebanese pound (LBP)
- Exchange Rate
- 1 USD = 89,500.00 LBP
Visa Fee Estimate
$185 USD
16,557,500 LBP
Based on current Treasury exchange rate
Development
- Life Expectancy
- 77.8 years
Geography & Practical Details
- Region
- Asia
- Capital
- Beirut
- Area
- 10,452 km²
- Population
- 5,490,000
- Timezone
- UTC+02:00
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- Calling Code
- +961
- Drives On
- Right
- ISO Code
- LB